#5 Kean Blanks #4 WPU, 2-0
Wayne, N.J. (11/12/08) - Junior Jenna
Godwin (Kingwood, N.J.) recorded two goals as #5 Kean
University defeated #4 William Paterson University, 2-0, in ECAC
Metro Tournament action Wednesday afternoon.
With the win the Cougars (12-7) advance to the semifinals which
will be played on Saturday, November 15th. KU will
await their opponent (#1 Stevens/#8 Drew), as all other matches are
slated for Wednesday evening.
Godwin recorded what would be the winning goal early in the
second half (56:24) as she collected a loose ball which senior
Amanda Pitts (Rahway, N.J.) just fired off the
post. Kean added an insurance goal at 77:02 as Godwin and
Pitts reconnected again.
Keeper Leandra Russo (Galloway, N.J.) (pictured
right) stopped six shots for her fifth shutout of the season.
The Pioneers (10-7-1) held a slight edge in shots (12-11), while
holding a commanding 7-0 advantage in corner opportunities.
